Exercise is important throughout our lives, but it becomes even more important as we age. The risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and functional decline all rise as we get older. Staying active can mitigate health concerns and help you live longer, according to studies. What’s more, fat […]
Even though it’s not much talked about, vaginal dryness is a real problem. It affects up to 60 percent of postmenopausal women, as well as some women who are in perimenopause, have undergone breast cancer treatment, or have severe endometriosis or an autoimmune disease such as Sjogren’s syndrome. It’s uncomfortable at best and can impact
Have you ever considered just how unique, intricate, and nuanced your vagina truly is? It’s fascinating to think about. The vagina has its own ecosystem that can adapt to any number of factors, especially with age. Just like a rain forest has a canopy, understory, and floor, the vagina has multiple layers that work together to
Though menopause does often bring with it a decrease in sex drive, it does not have to mark the end of your sex life. Every woman’s experience is different, and many report even better sex after menopause. No one can predict what your experience will be, but having answers to your questions can help you
For most women, the lead up to menopause (that single day when you’ve not had your period for a year) is more like a marathon than a sprint. Perimenopause is a process. It begins with the slow decline of estrogen eight to 10 years before your last period. This happens in the 40s, but some
A butterfly-shaped gland positioned around the larynx (aka the voice box), the thyroid gets a lot of attention in midlife. (Feel tired? Maybe it’s your thyroid? Gained weight? Maybe it’s your thyroid. Freezing cold? Probably your thyroid. Sound familiar?) It’s little wonder, though, that we blame it for many of our woes. As part of
It’s never too late (or too early) for a little spring cleaning. If you’re already pulling a Marie Kondo and ridding your life of items that don’t bring you joy, why not do the same for your skin care routine? The temperature change on its own is a good excuse to declutter — something you
Dr. Dana Shanis is passionate about helping women understand the importance of their sexual health. At her practice, VHealth & Wellness, in Philadelphia, she and her co-founder, nurse practitioner Catherine McGinty, make listening to women’s pelvic pain a priority. That’s the first step in what Dr. Shanis calls “a new approach to intimate care.” A
Menopause symptoms can be rough and relief can be elusive. Doctors often prescribe birth control pills, antidepressants, anti-seizure meds, and high blood pressure meds. But what about natural remedies? Plant-based supplements have around for centuries. Are they safe? Do they work for insidious hot flashes, mood swings, sleeplessness, and more? There’s a lot of controversy around
It may be the most taboo and most Googled subject related to menopause. Some women assume it’s inevitable; others will perform enough internet research to warrant a thesis on the subject. We’re talking about vaginal dryness. And one thing is certain: Vaginal dryness is treatable.
It gives pleasure. It gives birth. It’s self-cleaning and can change colors. A vagina is a wondrous thing. It’s apparently also a hard-to-spell thing.
We asked our customers for their stories about how has Mia Vita Gel™ intimate skin moisturizer has helped them. Here’s what one of them wrote to tell us. ~~~ As women, we grow up hearing various potential symptoms the “change of life” can bring on: hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, pain during intercourse, etc.
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